Thomas Jefferson said in 1802: "I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies."

"The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not."-- Thomas Jefferson

"When in danger or in doubt, run in circles, scream and shout." .... jbd

"When once a job you have begun, do no stop till it is done. Whether the task be great or small, do it well, or not at all." .... Anon

Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. - Albert Einstein

Television is one daylong commercial interrupted periodically by inept attempts to fill the airspace in between them.

If you can't start a fire, perhaps your wood is wet ....

When you elect clowns, expect a circus ..............




Friday, August 16, 2013

The BIG Five for Today

Your look at the five biggest and most buzz-worthy stories of the morning.

1. Egypt Braces for 'Friday of Anger'

Egyptians are bracing for a fresh wave of violence after the Muslim Brotherhood billed today as the "Friday of Anger" in response to the security crackdown on supporters of ousted President Mohammed Morsi.

2. NSA Broke Privacy Rules Many Times: Report

The National Security Agency has overstepped legal authority or broken privacy rules thousands of times each year since Congress granted the agency a broader scope of power in 2008, The Washington Post reported.

3. Rescued Teen Hannah Anderson Appears at Fundraiser

Hannah Anderson, the California teen rescued over the weekend, arrived unexpectedly at a fundraiser to benefit her and help pay for the funeral expenses of her mother and brother.

4. Pet Food Recalled in Salmonella Scare

Proctor and Gamble is recalling Eukanuba dry dog foods, Iams dry dog foods and Iams dry cat foods because of potential salmonella contamination. The recall is a precaution and no instances of salmonella have been reported.

5. WWE Star Announces He's Gay

World Wrestling Entertainment's Darren Young came out as the first openly gay active pro wrestler during an unplanned interview with TMZ at an airport.